The Miami Marlins (48-57) head to Wrigley Field and face the Chicago Cubs (41-63) on Friday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2:20 p.m. ET. Chicago is listed as the -135 favorite (risk $135 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Marlins vs. Cubs odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total runs scored is 7.5 (see up-to-date'odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).
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The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it enters Week 18 on a 20-14 roll on top-rated'MLB picks, returning almost $400 for $100 players. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.
The model knows Miami infielder Miguel Rojas is an excellent defender with a strong arm and solid instincts. Rojas owns the versatilely to play multiple positions within the infield. The 33-year-old doesn't have much power but has a compact swing with solid plate coverage. He's recorded 14 doubles and driven in 28 RBIs.'